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Trump wins temporary reprieve as he fights against court block on tariffs
Trump wins temporary reprieve as he fights against court block on tariffs

Trump wins temporary reprieve as he fights against court block on tariffs

US president rails against judges who ruled against him as appeals court grants pause until challenge is heard The Trump administration is racing to halt a major blow to the president’s sweeping tariffs after a US
2 days ago
Syrian interim president vows to form inclusive government
Syrian interim president vows to form inclusive government

Syrian interim president vows to form inclusive government

In his first televised speech as interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa promised to form an inclusive government and build strong state institutions. A day after being named Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa pledged Thursday
4 months ago
85% Greenlanders oppose joining the US — poll
85% Greenlanders oppose joining the US — poll

85% Greenlanders oppose joining the US — poll

The poll comes after US President Donald Trump insisted that Greenlanders were keen on independence from Denmark. An opinion poll showed that 85% of Greenlanders oppose joining the US after President Donald Trump insisted that people
4 months ago
Germany: Verdi union calls DHL strike
Germany: Verdi union calls DHL strike

Germany: Verdi union calls DHL strike

Workers at the Deutsche Post subsidiary of the DHL logistics giant were set to stage a one-day strike for wage hikes. The firm cited high operating costs and called for “economically viable”
4 months ago
Trump signs order seeking to ban transgender troops
Trump signs order seeking to ban transgender troops

Trump signs order seeking to ban transgender troops

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to revise the Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops, among other things. The move seeks a ban on transgender people serving in the military.
4 months ago
Denmark announces $2 billion plan to boost Arctic security
Denmark announces $2 billion plan to boost Arctic security

Denmark announces $2 billion plan to boost Arctic security

Denmark’s defense minister has announced a deal with the governments of the Faroe Islands and Greenland to boost surveillance capacity and sovereignty assertion. The move comes as the US, Russia and China
4 months ago
DOJ fires federal lawyers involved in Trump's criminal cases
DOJ fires federal lawyers involved in Trump's criminal cases

DOJ fires federal lawyers involved in Trump’s criminal cases

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) said it fired career lawyers who worked on criminal cases involving President Donald Trump. The US Justice Department Tuesday said it had fired several career lawyers who worked on
4 months ago
France says EU could agree to ease Syria sanctions
France says EU could agree to ease Syria sanctions

France says EU could agree to ease Syria sanctions

EU foreign ministers were in Brussels to discuss lifting some sanctions on Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Hungary dropped its veto on Russian
4 months ago
South Korea investigators want Yoon formally charged
South Korea investigators want Yoon formally charged

South Korea investigators want Yoon formally charged

The anti-corruption agency leading a criminal investigation into the impeached president recommended he be indicted over insurrection charges. Yoon is still reeling from the aftermath of his short lived martial law bid.
4 months ago
Davos updates: Zelenskyy questions US NATO commitment
Davos updates: Zelenskyy questions US NATO commitment

Davos updates: Zelenskyy questions US NATO commitment

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy asked whether the US saw NATO as being necessary as he addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos. Leaders from China, Ukraine and Germany have taken the stage on
4 months ago
Biden preemptively pardons Fauci, Milley, Jan. 6 committee
Biden preemptively pardons Fauci, Milley, Jan. 6 committee

Biden preemptively pardons Fauci, Milley, Jan. 6 committee

Just hours before the inauguration of his successor, Donald Trump, outgoing US President Joe Biden pardoned several former officials and members of Congress as a precautionary measure. In his final hours in
4 months ago
Scholz says US ties 'vital' ahead of Trump inauguration
Scholz says US ties 'vital' ahead of Trump inauguration

Scholz says US ties ‘vital’ ahead of Trump inauguration

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the US his country’s closest ally and highlighted Washington’s role in the development of democracy in West Germany. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed the importance of trans-Atlantic relations and
4 months ago
Trump vows to stop 'border invasion' at victory rally
Trump vows to stop 'border invasion' at victory rally

Trump vows to stop ‘border invasion’ at victory rally

Donald Trump told supporters at a pre-inauguration rally that he would fix “every single crisis” facing the nation and enact a slew of executive orders, repealing many of outgoing President Joe Biden’s
4 months ago
Scholz says Germany cannot turn page on Holocaust
Scholz says Germany cannot turn page on Holocaust

Scholz says Germany cannot turn page on Holocaust

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany’s responsibility to pass down the memory of the Holocaust to each generation “will not end.” He also warned of an “alarming normalization” of antisemitism on social media.
4 months ago
German envoy warns Trump 'driven by vengeance'
German envoy warns Trump 'driven by vengeance'

German envoy warns Trump ‘driven by vengeance’ 

In a leaked cable, Germany’s ambassador to the US warned that Donald Trump will undermine democracy. Andreas Michaelis said he expects Trump to rob legislators, law enforcement and the media of independence.
4 months ago
Russia: 3 Navalny lawyers sentenced to prison
Russia: 3 Navalny lawyers sentenced to prison

Russia: 3 Navalny lawyers sentenced to prison

A Russian court has sentenced three lawyers of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to between 3.5 and 5.5 years in prison. They were found guilty of belonging to an extremist
4 months ago
Cuba frees opposition leader Ferrer after deal with Biden
Cuba frees opposition leader Ferrer after deal with Biden

Cuba frees opposition leader Ferrer after deal with Biden

Cuban authorities freed opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer, among other prisoners, as part of a deal with outgoing US President Biden. Many of those released were political prisoners. Cuba freed opposition leader Jose
4 months ago
South Korea: Yoon refuses to attend questioning
South Korea: Yoon refuses to attend questioning

South Korea: Yoon refuses to attend questioning

South Korean President Yoon’s lawyer informed the press that he will not be appearing for questioning on Thursday, after he was dramatically arrested the day before over his failed attempt to declare
5 months ago
German police investigate AfD mock plane ticket campaign
German police investigate AfD mock plane ticket campaign

German police investigate AfD mock plane ticket campaign

A regional branch of the nationalist Alternative for Germany party has been distributing fake “airplane tickets” to promote the deportation of people to a “secure home country.” Police are investigating. Police in Germany have
5 months ago
Von der Leyen 'deeply touched' to receive Charlemagne Prize
Von der Leyen 'deeply touched' to receive Charlemagne Prize

Von der Leyen ‘deeply touched’ to receive Charlemagne Prize

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is recognized for successfully handling “crises of historic proportions.” The Charlemagne Prize honors personal contributions to European unity. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was
5 months ago
Germany backs plan allowing military to down suspect drones
Germany backs plan allowing military to down suspect drones

Germany backs plan allowing military to down suspect drones

Germany’s government green-lit a proposal that would allow the military to shoot down drones flying over critical infrastructure. Germany’s government on Wednesday said it approved a plan that would allow the military to
5 months ago
Mozambique: Daniel Chapo inaugurated after disputed election
Mozambique: Daniel Chapo inaugurated after disputed election

Mozambique: Daniel Chapo inaugurated after disputed election

The main opposition leader has promised to “paralyze” the country ahead of Daniel Chapo’s swearing-in. The October 9 election results have been questioned by international observers. Daniel Chapo took his oath of office
5 months ago
US: Biden to remove Cuba from sponsors of terrorism list
US: Biden to remove Cuba from sponsors of terrorism list

US: Biden to remove Cuba from sponsors of terrorism list

The Biden administration announced it was removing Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism — reversing a move made by President-elect Donald Trump in 2021. The Biden administration announced Wednesday
5 months ago
South Africa: Survivors, corpses pulled from gold mine
South Africa: Survivors, corpses pulled from gold mine

South Africa: Survivors, corpses pulled from gold mine

South African authorities lifted the bodies of 36 people from an abandoned gold mine, police have said. Hundreds more people could be underground following a monthslong effort to force them out of
5 months ago
Biden says he's leaving Trump 'stronger' US
Biden says he's leaving Trump 'stronger' US

Biden says he’s leaving Trump ‘stronger’ US

Outgoing US President Joe Biden looks back on his foreign policy achievements before leaving office — from forging stronger American alliances to policies towards Ukraine and China. Outgoing US President Joe Biden on
5 months ago
US places fresh export restrictions on AI chips
US places fresh export restrictions on AI chips

US places fresh export restrictions on AI chips

The US has announced new rules for exporting computer chips as Joe Biden concludes his presidency. These rules aim to prevent advanced technology from being sent to rivals like China. The outgoing administration
5 months ago
German-Iranian woman Nahid Taghavi released from prison
German-Iranian woman Nahid Taghavi released from prison

German-Iranian woman Nahid Taghavi released from prison

Amnesty International and Nahid Taghavi’s family say she has been released from an Iranian prison. The women’s rights activist was serving more than 10 years for “propaganda against the state.” Women’s rights
5 months ago
Romanians protest cancellation of presidential race
Romanians protest cancellation of presidential race

Romanians protest cancellation of presidential race

Tens of thousands of people are demanding that the election resume from the second round. The first round’s results were annulled after declassified security documents reported Russian backing for the shock front-runner.
5 months ago
Croatian populist president re-elected in landslide
Croatian populist president re-elected in landslide

Croatian populist president re-elected in landslide

Incumbent President Zoran Milanovic has overwhelmingly won reelection for another five-year term. The first round of voting took place in December 2024. Croatian President Zoran Milanovic won reelection for another five-year term on Sunday,
5 months ago
Donald Trump says set to meet Vladimir Putin
Donald Trump says set to meet Vladimir Putin

Donald Trump says set to meet Vladimir Putin

US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday says preparations are already underway for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump said the pair would discuss the war in Ukraine. The incoming US
5 months ago
Venezuela: Opposition leader Machado briefly detained
Venezuela: Opposition leader Machado briefly detained

Venezuela: Opposition leader Machado briefly detained

Maria Corina Machado was briefly detained while leaving a protest march, local media and party officials report. The opposition is back on the streets on the eve of Nicolas Maduro being sworn
5 months ago
Elon Musk hosts X talk with German far-right AfD's Weidel
Elon Musk hosts X talk with German far-right AfD's Weidel

Elon Musk hosts X talk with German far-right AfD’s Weidel

Elon Musk’s support of Alice Weidel’s party has already triggered an outcry in Germany, as the country gears for a general election. DW provides live fact-checking, explainers and reactions. Manfred Weber, leader
5 months ago
Sweden to purchase 44 German Leopard tanks
Sweden to purchase 44 German Leopard tanks

Sweden to purchase 44 German Leopard tanks

In a significant move to bolster its security, Sweden, the newest NATO member, is set to invest over €1.91 billion in acquiring new tanks and refurbishing its existing fleet. Sweden will  buy 44
5 months ago
Chad: Gunfire heard near presidency in N'Djamena
Chad: Gunfire heard near presidency in N'Djamena

Chad: Gunfire heard near presidency in N’Djamena

Residents said they heard gunshots near the presidential compound, according to reports. Shortly afterward, Infrastructure Minister Aziz Mahamat Saleh said the situation was “under control.” Gunshots were heard on Wednesday evening near
5 months ago
France warns Donald Trump against Greenland threats
France warns Donald Trump against Greenland threats

France warns Donald Trump against Greenland threats

France’s foreign minister has condemned US President-elect Donald Trump’s refusal to rule out a military takeover of Greenland. The minister said the EU would not tolerate threats against its “sovereign borders.” French Foreign
5 months ago
Four out of 10 Germans worried about political future
Four out of 10 Germans worried about political future

Four out of 10 Germans worried about political future

A new survey has found that many Germans have lost faith in their political leaders. The ruling SPD was seen as having “trust” and “competence” issues. A survey published Wednesday has found that four
5 months ago
Panama tells Trump canal sovereignty is 'non-negotiable'
Panama tells Trump canal sovereignty is 'non-negotiable'

Panama tells Trump canal sovereignty is ‘non-negotiable’

After US President-elect Donald Trump repeated inaccurate claims that China controls the Panama Canal, Panama has again reaffirmed its sovereignty over the key Atlantic-Pacific waterway. Panama reiterated on Tuesday that the sovereignty
5 months ago
Venezuela detains two Americans among group of 'mercenaries'
Venezuela detains two Americans among group of 'mercenaries'

Venezuela detains two Americans among group of ‘mercenaries’

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused the arrested foreigners of plotting “terrorist acts” ahead of his oath-taking ceremony. He is due to be inaugurated for a contentious third term on Friday. Venezuelan authorities have
5 months ago
Turkey threatens offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters
Turkey threatens offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters

Turkey threatens offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters

The fall of Bashar Assad to Islamist-led rebels has raised the prospect of Turkey intervening in Syria against Kurdish forces accused by Ankara of links to armed separatists. Turkey threatened on Tuesday to launch
5 months ago
Germany pushing EU to ease sanctions on Syria
Germany pushing EU to ease sanctions on Syria

Germany pushing EU to ease sanctions on Syria 

Berlin is leading efforts within the bloc to ease sanctions imposed during Bashar Assad’s rule, the Financial Times has reported. The easing would come in return for progress on social issues. Germany is
5 months ago
Eurozone inflation stays sticky, rising to 2.4%
Eurozone inflation stays sticky, rising to 2.4%

Eurozone inflation stays sticky, rising to 2.4%

Data shows that inflation in the eurozone rose to its highest level in five months for December. The figures appear to confirm suspicion that price rises may not have been tamped down.
5 months ago
Syria: First international flights land after Assad fall
Syria: First international flights land after Assad fall

Syria: First international flights land after Assad fall

A Qatari plane was the first commercial passenger aircraft to land at Damascus Airport since early December. Officials are still evaluating whether the airport can fully reopen to international traffic. A Qatar
5 months ago
Indonesia officially becomes full member of BRICS bloc
Indonesia officially becomes full member of BRICS bloc

Indonesia officially becomes full member of BRICS bloc

The BRICS bloc of developing nations has a tenth full member: Indonesia. The world’s fourth-most populous nation officially joined the group on Monday, alongside India, Russia, China and others. Indonesia became the
5 months ago
South Korea seeks arrest of impeached president Yoon
South Korea seeks arrest of impeached president Yoon

South Korea seeks arrest of impeached president Yoon

Investigators want Yoon Suk Yeol arrested after he failed to report for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree. South Korea’s joint investigation unit on Monday sought an arrest warrant to detain impeached
5 months ago
Milanovic leads Croatian presidential race
Milanovic leads Croatian presidential race

Milanovic leads Croatian presidential race

Incumbent President Zoran Milanovic is set to face off against Dragan Primorac in a second round of voting in January. Primorac and his conservative HDZ party sought to portray the populist Milanovic
5 months ago
German chancellor candidate Merz slams Musk over AfD stance
German chancellor candidate Merz slams Musk over AfD stance

German chancellor candidate Merz slams Musk over AfD stance

After Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised the AfD in an article published by a German daily, the leading candidate for chancellor, Friedrich Merz, hit back, decrying Musk’s interference as “intrusive and pretentious.”
5 months ago
Pakistan military court convicts 60 over pro-Khan unrest
Pakistan military court convicts 60 over pro-Khan unrest

Pakistan military court convicts 60 over pro-Khan unrest

The men were among hundreds arrested after they attacked military and government buildings following former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s arrest. The military tribunals have been widely criticized by the West. A military
5 months ago
South Korea: Lawmakers vote to impeach Han Duck-soo
South Korea: Lawmakers vote to impeach Han Duck-soo

South Korea: Lawmakers vote to impeach Han Duck-soo

The main opposition party in South Korea introduced a bill to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo. There is concern the measure could deepen an ongoing constitutional crisis. South Korea’s parliament on Friday
5 months ago
Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh dies, aged 92
Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh dies, aged 92

Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh dies, aged 92

The 92-year-old was praised for his “immense wisdom and integrity,” having turned India into an economic powerhouse. But his tenure was stained by corruption allegations and high inflation. Former Indian Prime Minister
5 months ago
South Korea lawmakers seek to impeach acting president
South Korea lawmakers seek to impeach acting president

South Korea lawmakers seek to impeach acting president

The main opposition party in South Korea has introduced a bill to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo. It plans to seek a vote on the measure, potentially deepening a constitutional crisis. South
5 months ago
How German Chancellor Olaf Scholz became so unpopular
How German Chancellor Olaf Scholz became so unpopular

How German Chancellor Olaf Scholz became so unpopular

Despite poor approval ratings, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is running again as the Social Democrats’ top candidate in the 2025 federal election. Why did the German government become so unpopular during his
5 months ago
Japan FM visits China, seeking 'positive direction' for ties
Japan FM visits China, seeking 'positive direction' for ties

Japan FM visits China, seeking ‘positive direction’ for ties

Takeshi Iwaya made his first trip to Beijing since becoming Japan’s foreign minister in October. Chinese officials said often difficult bilateral ties were “at a critical period of improvement and development.” Japanese Foreign
5 months ago
South Korea's Yoon defies summons over martial law order
South Korea's Yoon defies summons over martial law order

South Korea’s Yoon defies summons over martial law order

Yoon Suk Yeol defies another request for questioning over his failed attempt to impose martial law earlier this month. South Korea’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeolon Wednesday refused to honor a summons from the state’s anti-corruption
5 months ago
Panama: Protesters say 'enemy' Trump must leave canal alone
Panama: Protesters say 'enemy' Trump must leave canal alone

Panama: Protesters say ‘enemy’ Trump must leave canal alone

US President-elect Donald Trump said that the Panama Canal should be “returned” to Washington’s control if shipping fees are not reduced. President Jose Raul Mulino has said the canal’s status is “non-negotiable.”
5 months ago
Brazil: Chinese workers found in 'slave-like' conditions
Brazil: Chinese workers found in 'slave-like' conditions

Brazil: Chinese workers found in ‘slave-like’ conditions

Brazilian prosecutors found that workers building a factory for Chinese automaker BYD in Camacari in Bahia state were subject to “degrading working conditions,” with passports confiscated and parts of salaries retained. Brazilian prosecutors
5 months ago
Syria: Hundreds protest over Christmas tree burning
Syria: Hundreds protest over Christmas tree burning

Syria: Hundreds protest over Christmas tree burning 

Reports of the burning of a Christmas tree come days after Syria’s interim leader moved to assure minorities they’d be protected. Syria is home to numerous minority groups. Protesters numbering in the
5 months ago
Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever
Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever

Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever

Clinton, who has had several health scares since his time in office, is said to be undergoing tests. Clinton had served as US president from 1993 to 2001. Former US President Bill Clinton was admitted to
5 months ago
Greenland 'not for sale,' says PM after Trump comments
Greenland 'not for sale,' says PM after Trump comments

Greenland ‘not for sale,’ says PM after Trump comments

Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said the Danish territory will “never be for sale” after US President-elect Donald Trump suggested Washington could take the world’s largest island for “national security” purposes. Greenland
5 months ago
Литва резко прокомментировала визит Фицо в Россию
Литва резко прокомментировала визит Фицо в Россию

France unveils new government under PM Francois Bayrou

The new government under Prime Minister Francois Bayrou comes amid tough political deadlock in France. Two former prime ministers, Elisabeth Borne and Manuel Valls, will return in the new administration. The office
5 months ago
Serbia: Tens of thousands join student-led protests
Serbia: Tens of thousands join student-led protests

Serbia: Tens of thousands join student-led protests

The student-led protest movement was boosted by farmers, actors and educators, in the most recent show of public anger over the collapse of a train station roof seven weeks ago. Serbians took
5 months ago
Germany's far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing
Germany's far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing

Germany’s far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing

After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany’s far-right AfD, the party’s leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized “interference” in the country’s upcoming federal elections. The leader
5 months ago
Pakistan missile program an 'emerging threat' — US Official
Pakistan missile program an 'emerging threat' — US Official

Pakistan missile program an ’emerging threat’ — US Official

The senior White House official’s warning comes as the US imposed new sanctions related to Pakistan’s ballistic missile development. A senior White House official has described Pakistan as an “emerging threat” to the United States due
5 months ago
US: Biden to meet with Pope Francis, Italy PM Meloni
US: Biden to meet with Pope Francis, Italy PM Meloni

US: Biden to meet with Pope Francis, Italy PM Meloni

Joe Biden and Pope Francis will be discussing “efforts to advance peace around the world.” The US president will also meet Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shortly before he leaves the White
5 months ago
US, UK sanction Georgia officials over protest crackdown
US, UK sanction Georgia officials over protest crackdown

US, UK sanction Georgia officials over protest crackdown

The US strongly condemend Georgia’s “unjustified violence” against protestors, which the UK said was “an egregious attack on democracy.” Both countries sanctioned Georgia’s interior minister. The US and the UK announced sanctions
5 months ago
US Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point
US Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point

US Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point

The Federal Reserve announced a third consecutive interest rate drop of 0.25%, but signaled it would likely slow the pace next year. The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point, but
5 months ago
US: Trump rejects spending bill, sparking possible shutdown
US: Trump rejects spending bill, sparking possible shutdown

US: Trump rejects spending bill, sparking possible shutdown

US President-elect Donald Trump has called for Republicans to force a government shutdown in a standoff with Democrats. Temporary funding looked set to pass with bipartisan support until Trump pulled the plug.
5 months ago
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